Idaho · Camping

Hand Spring Beach Campsite

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
best months

Is Hand Spring Beach Campsite open right now?

Alert in the area

The Forest Service lists an alert for Salmon-Challis National Forest.

As of · Source: USFS · Salmon-Challis National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 2,916 ft
  • Frank Church-River of No Return WildernessNorth Fork Ranger District · Salmon-Challis National Forest

Hand Spring Beach Campsite is a campground in Idaho at about 2,916 feet. It is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

  • Best time to go · Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

    Best time to visit Hand Spring Beach Campsite

    Best months: April–June and September–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      31° / 17°

    2. Feb

      37° / 20°

    3. Mar

      52° / 30°

    4. Apr

      61° / 36°

    5. May

      71° / 42°

    6. Jun

      79° / 48°

    7. Jul

      90° / 54°

    8. Aug

      89° / 52°

    9. Sep

      77° / 45°

    10. Oct

      60° / 35°

    11. Nov

      42° / 27°

    12. Dec

      31° / 19°

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Shoup, ID, 21.7 mi away at 3,400 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

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